May 8 Override Election

When Brookline heads to the polls on Tuesday, May 8, we’ll have a chance to vote on two tax measures that will impact the future funding of Brookline Public Schools:

Question 1, the “Operating Override,” will generate about $5.9 million for ongoing Brookline Public Schools expenses and $700,000 for other town departments by raising property taxes on homes by 3.1% over three years.

Question 2, the “Debt Exclusion Override,” will help fund the expansion and renovation of Brookline High School and surrounding facilities, including the Evelyn Kirrane Aquatic Center, the Unified Arts Building, the 66 Tappan Street Gym, and Cypress Field, via a temporary tax increase. Over four years, this will add up to a 5.6% increase, with the exact figure depending on the cost of borrowing.

Polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. So, set a reminder, tell a friend, and let’s make Lawrence voices heard!

School District News and Updates

On Thursday May 10th the School Committee will vote to approve a proposal to have the Lawrence Library named for beloved former librarian Iris Feldman, who recently passed away. Click here to read more...

Next week the School Committee will be considering Superintendent Bott’s recommendation to name current Co-Director of Special Education Casey Ngo-Miller to be the Interim Deputy Superintendent of Student Services. Click here for more...

School Committee Candidate Forum

Fri, May 4th, 8-9am, Runkle Cafeteria, 50 Druce Street.
Brookline community members are invited to attend the upcoming morning forum at Runkle School, to ask questions and hear from the six School Committee candidates (Jennifer Monopoli, David Pearlman, Barbara Scotto, Nathan Shrpritz, Sara Stoutland and Jim Swaim.)

3-Year Override Funding Plan to be Discussed March 6

Select Board Chair Neil Wishinsky has developed a 3-Year Override Funding Plan for discussion at the Select Board meeting on Tuesday evening, March 6. This includes a summary of the plan and a detailed listing of accounts/items to be funded, broken down by year and source of funding.

The Board will discuss the Override Plan on March 6 but will defer a final vote until March 13.